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R216 MTV

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,020 mi
Last recorded65,020 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 MTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

age cracks osr tyre

engine oil level low

Pass 30 May 2014 55,931 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

n/s headlamp deteriorating

n/s/f tyre near limit

Fail 22 May 2014 55,900 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

n/s headlamp deteriorating

n/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,419 miles

sills corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,157 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 52,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play in o/s/r wheel bearing and slightly noisey

Pass 26 May 2011 50,296 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 50,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 48,573 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 48,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering rack damp

Pass 16 May 2008 44,722 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 44,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 42,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2006 38,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?

Based on 343,953 MOT tests across 41,564 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
4,663
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
41,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50,738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,902
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,729
position lamp(s) not working 13,511
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,389
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R216 MTV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Lanos fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50,738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R216 MTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Lanos typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R216 MTV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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